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Guy Spear
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Guy Spear

St. Augustine, United States
Angler's choice
500+ reviews
I've been told they have pictures of me fishing in a mud puddle in the back yard at 5 years old (and catching fish), though I've never seen these pictures. After serving 20 years in the US Navy, traveling and fishing all over the world, and running the Navy's charter boat for Moral, Welfare. and Recreation as a part time job in Bermuda for 3 years, I retired in '90 and became a charter fishing boat owner/operator. I have literally fished all over the world. I have been lucky enough to fish for and catch Pacific Blue Marlin in Hawaii and Atlantic Blue's in Bermuda, the Bahamas, Texas, and Florida. I've caught Sailfish in Mexico, Texas, the Bahamas, and Florida as well. Now I specialize in teaching/instructing young (and not so young) anglers in light and medium tackle live bait trolling techniques, bottom fishing, and light spinning tackle (live and plastic bait) fishing in the ICW and its feeder creeks.I''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

Charter

Rating

4.9
523 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (523)

Showing 1 – 5 of 523 reviews
  • Brandon Vandiver
    Brandon Vandiver
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Guy was great!

    4 Hour Trip – Offshore • 4 adults

    We had an incredible day on the water with Captain Guy and his deckhand! They went above and beyond to make sure the kids and i and I had an unforgettable fishing trip. They were patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to keep us on the fish all morning. They made us feel comfortable and excited, helping them every step of the way and making the experience fun for everyone. You can tell they truly enjoy what they do and care about giving their customers a great time. If you're looking for a captain who knows where the fish are and treats you like family, I highly recommend Captain Guy and his deckhand. We made memories that will last a lifetime, and we'll definitely be booking another trip with them. Five stars all the way!

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Kells Shaughnessy
    Kells Shaughnessy
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sailfish released

    6 Hour Trip – Offshore • 4 adults

    Went offshore with Captain Guy and some buddies of mine. The weather conditions began taking a turn for the worse pretty early on but Guy and his first mate remained determined. They got us on the fish as soon as our live bait hit the water, double hook up on two kingfish, we ended up with four. Next came the sailfish, hearing that drag rip and watching the fish fly out of the water had us all yelling. Guy navigated the boat in heavy seas for nearly 30 minutes while we caught and released the fish of a lifetime. Great experience, great story, highly recommend to anyone looking to work with an old school, experienced captain.

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
  • Richard Holman
    Richard Holman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Never Disappointed

    6 hour ICW • 2 adults

    This was my second outing aboard the MisTress, Suffice it to say that first trip was awesome, otherwise I wouldn't have rebooked. The crew is very professional, but also easy to talk with. The Cap'n knows the fishing spots well but was always listening to what other charter boats were saying regarding what fish were biting and where. Once they were aware I know my way around a boat and how to cast a line, they were very respectful of how I liked to fish. (Although I did create a bird's nest in one reel that the Cap'n had to detangle!!) And the first mate was always ready to lend a hand when I needed her assistance, like putting live bait on the hook when a sneaky fish was able to steal my bait without consequence. We caught quite a number of fish of a wide variety, which I was hoping for. I never did hook into a BIG FISH, or if I did, I didn't manage to land it. Oh well, maybe next time. Yes, I'll be booking with the MisTesss Charters again.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Richard. We look forward to fishiing with you again your next trip down to St. Augustine.

  • Kayden Prestipino
    Kayden Prestipino
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome captian and crew

    4 Hour Trip – ICW • 5 adults

    My friends and I went fishing with Guy and Audrey, and they were awesome! Guy kept me updated leading up to our trip and was super helpful and informative about what we could and couldn’t do. They made the whole experience so much fun and easy. We will definitely be booking with them again, hopefully for a longer trip next time! I couldn’t recommend Guy and his crew enough!

  • Alexis Rolen
    Alexis Rolen
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A great trip!!!

    6 Hour Trip – Offshore • 2 adults

    We enjoyed our trip SO MUCH! Captain Guy and the mate on board were both fantastic! The ocean didn’t cooperate with us, so we caught some sharks and then switched up and went river fishing. We caught sharks, lady fish, a baby red snapper, a ray, and some other fish. Though we couldn’t keep our catch today, we still had a blast. We HIGHLY recommend Captain Guy!

Real catches shared by our community

  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Group of anglers posing aboard an open fishing boat on calm coastal waters, with multiple fishing rods and the boat's seating and deck visible.
    Kayden P.
    Kayden P.
    My friends and I went fishing with Guy and Audrey, and they were awesome! Guy kept me updated leading up to our trip and was super helpful and informative about what we could and couldn’t do. They made the whole experience so much fun and easy. We will definitely be booking with them again, hopefully for a longer trip next time! I couldn’t recommend Guy and his crew enough!
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Two anglers proudly posing with their catch of three Spanish Mackerel displayed on a catch board at a charter fishing location.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Kelly W.
    Kelly W.
    Capt Guy and First mate Audrey were absolutely great and very informative. Caught a few keepers. Looking forward to the next trip.
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Hooked shark thrashing at the surface of open water during an active fishing fight.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Blacktip Shark
    Alexis R.
    Alexis R.
    We enjoyed our trip SO MUCH! Captain Guy and the mate on board were both fantastic! The ocean didn’t cooperate with us, so we caught some sharks and then switched up and went river fishing. We caught sharks, lady fish, a baby red snapper, a ray, and some other fish. Though we couldn’t keep our catch today, we still had a blast. We HIGHLY recommend Captain Guy!
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Three anglers posing by their truck, showcasing the 'Mid Stress Sportfishing Charters' branding, likely preparing for a fishing trip.
    Jim G.
    Jim G.
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Angler holding a large shark aboard a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Meghan J.
    Meghan J.
    Capt. Guy and Audry were amazing. Very knowledgeable and hardworking. My boys really wanted to catch a shark…they caught 5 including a hammerhead! The boys came home with 2 kingfish for dinner and lots of new memories. We can’t wait to come back and will absolutely be booking with Cpt. Guy and his crew!
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catches of King Mackerel in front of a charter fishing sign at Camachee Island.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Erie P.
    Erie P.
    This a real captain, went with Nacho my 13 yeae old, he said ws the best experience of his life, we got 4 King Makeral and a small shark... awesome!
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Adult and teenage anglers pose beside three large king mackerel displayed on a charter fishing catch board.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Joshua S.
    Joshua S.
    Captain Guy and Audra were great! I would highly recommend this charter to friends and family. We caught numerous fish and sharks. Guy filleted them for us after we wrapped up. He was professional polite, and personable the whole way through. Hope to see you again!
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Kenneth B.
    Kenneth B.
    My plan was to catch a sailfish. Captain Guy and his mate Audrey put me on fish all day as we searched for the Sailfish. We caught Kings, Bonito, and Barracuda. Captain guy knew where to find the bait quickly and that gave us lots of time to search for a saiI. I will use them again and recommend them to others.
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia and a Barracuda on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Mike K.
    Mike K.
    Captain Guy and Audrey were amazing! We (4of us) caught a great catch of king and spanish mackerel and cobia! we caught fish when nobody else was! i would highly recommend the Miss-Stress crew!!!
  • MisStress Sportfishing Charters
    MisStress Sportfishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Angela Z.
    Angela Z.
    Captain Guy and Audrey were kind, engaging and knowledgeable. They were great teachers of the area, fish species and were great to talk with! We had a 6 hour trip and caught five king mackerels, two barracuda, one Spanish mackerel and one red snapper (catch and release). We will definitely choose Captain Guy and MisStress Sportfishing Charters again!

What's biting with MisStress Sportfishing Charters in St. Augustine

As the water temperature cools, big Wahoo start to invade the waters offshore from St Augustine. Troll for them at high speed with heavy lures and catch a monster - they can reach over 50 lbs!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of four anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several large fish after a successful fishing trip at Camachee Island.

Kingfish Were Off The Hook

Jun 30, 2026 • St. Augustine
Live bait light tackle trolling was on fire. The picture says it all. Getcha Sum.
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Three young anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Spanish Mackerel after a successful fishing trip.

Kingfish on Fire Today

Jun 20, 2026 • St. Augustine
Bait two throws and go, kings bit all morning. We kept a 3 person limit (9), kept a 20” Spanish macketal, released a few, released a short AJ and the sharks ate 5 kings and a cobia. Busy 6 hr offshore trip for sure.
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Group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Spanish Mackerel after a successful fishing trip.

Kings Were Chewing

Jun 11, 2026 • St. Augustine
Went 8 for 11 on the king mackeral and had 2 large red snapper that were released (long didtance?, would have turned them loose anyway - season closed).
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Two adult anglers proudly hold a large sailfish aboard a center-console boat offshore.

First Sail Of The Year. Released in good

May 29, 2026 • St. Augustine
Trolling live bait on light tackle (20#) is a blast.
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A young angler and an older gentleman proudly display a large Snapper aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a memorable fishing experience.

Great Day Offshore.

Apr 1, 2026 • St. Augustine
LOTS & LOTS short vermillion snapper and black sea bass. Probably 45 bluefish that we released or cut up for bait. And, 19 big Red Snapper we had to release because the season is closed. Fun day and everyone caught their biggest fish ever. Doesn’t get much better.
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A variety of Speckled Trout displayed neatly on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Outstanding Weakfish Bite Despite The Ch

Mar 18, 2026 • St. Augustine
Outstanding bite (weakfish, bluefish, a 35+# stingray released and a baby 5# bullshark released). The kids (6,7,8 yo) had a ball, Mom n Dad did too. Lets catch some. Capt. Guy and Mate Audrey
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